More Matchups Added To UFC 197 Event

A pair of fights have been added to the upcoming UFC 197 event, as Erick Silva faces Nordine Taleb and Corey Anderson battles Tom Lawlor.

Set for March 5 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Rafael dos Anjos defends his lightweight title against Conor McGregor in the main event.

Silva (18-6) is coming off a split decision loss to Neil Magny that snapped a two-fight win streak. Overall, he is 5-4 in his last nine. Taleb (11-3) is 3-1 in his last four, suffering a submission defeat at the hands of Warlley Alves last August.

Anderson (7-1) is a former Ultimate Fighter winner who rebounded form his first pro loss in April by defeating Fabio Maldonado and Jan Blachowicz to conclude 2015. Lawlor (10-5) returned from a two-year hiatus to knock Gian Villante out in July.